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GF53 EXL

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,756 mi
Last recorded114,756 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 EXL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2016 114,756 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side inner archs (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

both side sills in poor condition

oil leak

under vehicle in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2015 104,958 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 104,636 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 101,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front top strut bearings slightly rough on lock to lock check

Pass 16 May 2013 96,624 miles

BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP BUSHS DRY

PLAY IN O/S TRACK ROD END

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF RACK

VARIOUS INDICATORS STARTING TO DIS-COLOUR

Fail 16 May 2013 96,617 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

PLAY IN O/S TRACK ROD END

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF RACK

VARIOUS INDICATORS STARTING TO DIS-COLOUR

Fail 2 May 2013 96,603 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2012 93,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 93,287 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,965 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 85,861 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,544 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 76,536 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,875 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,454 miles

parking brake performance just passes ?? will require attention in near future

Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,581 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?

Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,926
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
108,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39,680
Registration plate lamp not working 31,479
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,039
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,663
Stop lamp not working 19,404
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GF53 EXL is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 84,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Relay fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF53 EXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Relay typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF53 EXL registered?

GF53 EXL is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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